The Klutz Book of Balloon Twistingby Karen PhillipsKlutz.com
Ages 8 and up

I went through a serious balloon twisting phase as a kid, somewhere between my obsession with the steel drum and sewing purses. My parents got me a book and kit for making all sorts of things from these long, skinny balloons, but some of them were far too advanced for me. The Klutz Book of Balloon Twisting would have been perfect for me as a kid, since it has eleven kid-friendly projects that would be easy to make at a party or playdate. It comes with 40 balloons and a pump, which makes blowing up the balloons an absolute breeze. The book has hats, wands, swords, and fairy wings, which are perfect for girls and boys. If you’re interested in getting your kids started on this fun craft or want to whip up some party toys but have never even made a balloon dog, this book is a perfect place to begin. For some more ideas of models to make, try Balloon Molecules.

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Three lucky CRAFT readers will each receive a copy of The Klutz Book of Balloon Twisting! Please make sure you include your email address in the comment form field (won’t be published). All comments will be closed by Noon PST on Friday, November 13th. The lucky winners will be announced later on the site. Good luck!

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This would be a great christmas present for Alison. She would love to learn how to twist balloons.

Brenda

My public library needs this book! Mahalo.

Angel

Fantastic idea for the klutzes like me. I’d love to share this with my nephew and nieces!

Janelle

This is a handy and fun skill for kids to learn!

Mary

My mom used to give the Klutz books to my cousins for their birthday or Christmas presents. I was always so jealous because the books always have the best craft ideas! This one looks fantastic – who doesn’t need to know how to make a balloon hat?

Alexandrea M

I’ve never met a kid who didn’t like balloon animals, and I still love them at the ripe old age of 37! I’d love to be able to learn how to do this and see smiles light up on the kids!

Susana

I would love to have this, if you’re sending overseas. If not, thanks for the review.